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Ruby is a small incorporated town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States, located about 60 miles northeast of the state capital of Baton Rouge and adjacent to the Mississippi border, and characterized by a quiet rural atmosphere and a deep community culture. Sparsely populated, with fewer than 500 people according to the most recent census, the town dates back to the late 1800s and, with its early rise to an agricultural economy (e.g., cotton and soybean farming), still retains the rustic look of a traditional Southern town. The town's landmarks include a century-old community church and several Victorian-style homes, and the annual fall "Ruby Family Day," which blends elements of local Cajun and Creole culture, has become a shared memory for the surrounding residents. Despite its small size, Ruby epitomizes the serenity of the American countryside with its simple folk and distinctive Louisiana southern flavor.
Noki, Angola is a small city in the Angolan province of Benguela, situated at the crossroads of the Atlantic coast of West Africa and the high plateau of the interior of the country, in the middle of Angola's important agricultural and mining economic belt. The local economy is centered on cashew nut cultivation, traditional fishing and copper mining, and is a key trade node connecting the port of Benguela with inland towns. Noki combines the traditional customs of the Ovindu tribe with the cultural imprint of the Portuguese colonial period, and has a unique "harvest festival" held each year during the dry season, which attracts people from the surrounding area. Despite its small size, the city's multicultural background and natural resources make it one of the most promising new towns in western Angola.